Tag: Coronavirus Impact
Modular, Greener, Digital: 2021 Outlook for Regional Construction Industry
Demand for talent with digital and manufacturing construction skills is growing
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated disruptions in the GCC’s construction industry, creating a mix...
Emirates, Dubai Health Authority Create Seamless Digital Verification of COVID-19 Medical...
Emirates and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to position Dubai as one of the first...
GCC Consumer Confidence Out Performs that of G8 Nations
The GCC is among the most optimistic regions in the world with KSA leading globally in consumer confidence despite the Covid-19 pandemic
The GCC is...
Students to Gradually Return to Schools from February 14
The Ministry of Education, in coordination with the Emirates Schools Establishment, today announced the gradual and phased return of in-person classes for all academic...
UAE Updates Travel Protocols for Inbound Passengers
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, today announced updates...
How to Support Mental Health and Well-being of Employees
COVID-19 dominated 2020, with little respite on the horizon. Businesses locked into survival mode and had task a lot of their employees. With the...
28% of UAE Workforce Needs Reskilling and Upskilling
89% of HR professionals say HR played a leading role in Covid-19 response
86% say productivity and performance measures must be redefined for remote work
Nearly...
We May Need to Get Vaccinated Every Year
People may need to get COVID-19 vaccine every year, said Dr Farida Al Hosani, official spokesperson for the UAE Health Sector.
Al Hosani made the...
Tesla or Bitcoin? Two ground-breaking assets of the “covid-era”
Tesla and Bitcoin prices have had a strong rally, making it one of the best-performing assets in 2020. Tesla joined the prestigious Standard &...
Tech-Led Strategies for Economic Recovery
Leaders and industry experts joined the conclave for a discussion on the burning topic of transformative leadership and the road ahead for an economic...
Sustainability, Tech Adoption Emerge Top Property Trends in 2021
Sustainability, adaptable spaces, flexible leases and technology adoption, which have been accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic, are the key trends that will drive the...
Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2021
Global market research company Euromonitor International reveals the trends that will define consumer behavior and influence business strategies this year in a new report,...
2021 Future of Work Predictions
Unquestionably, 2020 has been the year of change. We’ve changed how we work, where we work, when we work, even to some extent why...
Emirates Group Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The Emirates Group today rolled out a COVID-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and...
UAE Workers Expect Stronger Health Benefits in 2021, in Wake of...
Aetna International study reveals a necessity for more comprehensive health provisions by employers in the coming year, particularly in the areas of mental health...
Uncovering UAE Consumer Spending Attitudes in The Pandemic
Study shows more than 70% of consumers prefer cashless payment options for a major part of their monthly spending
Abu Dhabi-based innovative fintech enterprise PayBy...
COVID-19 Vaccine a Major Boost to Economic Activity in Dubai
Dubai Economy expects a 4% growth in consumption and demand levels in the emirate’s household consumption sector during 2021, compared to 2020, particularly following...
COVID-19 and Working from Home
Since the Early news of COVID-19 in the beginning of January 2020 started appearing and gradually set the stage to change for lifestyle. Early...